- The contract was signed to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
- The MoD will perform the procurement activity under the Buy and Make category with the cost of Rs 323 crore.
- The contract will also help to satisfy the goal under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
- The Airport Surveillance Radars will enhance the safety and efficiency in flying operations of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
- These radars will raise air domain awareness.
- Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar will be more accurate as compared to the conventional ones especially when several aircraft are in close proximity in a specific area of airspace.
- This will also enhance employment opportunities and skill development.
- Static Part:
- Union defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
- HQ of Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited: Mumbai
Question:
Q.1 With which company Defence Ministry signed a contract to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.?
a. Tata Communications Ltd
b. Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited
c. DRDO
d. Wipro
a. Tata Communications Ltd
b. Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited
c. DRDO
d. Wipro
